Courtney Cooper, EMDR Telehealth Therapist, Resident in Counseling

Courtney Cooper, EMDR Telehealth Therapist, Resident in Counseling EMDR Telehealth Therapist | Resident in Counseling | Supervised by John Stacy, LPC | Redefine Therapy

01/26/2026
The Vagus Nerve is naturally activated by:• Breath• Posture• Muscle Tone• Vocalization• Facial Expression• Movement• Rhy...
01/12/2026

The Vagus Nerve is naturally activated by:

• Breath
• Posture
• Muscle Tone
• Vocalization
• Facial Expression
• Movement
• Rhythm
• Safety Cues

You can begin shifting your nervous system state in minutes using methods your body is wired to respond to.

Slow, extended exhales
Longer exhales directly signal safety to the brainstem.

Diaphragmatic breathing
Belly expansion stimulates vagal afferents and calms the stress response.

Humming, singing, chanting, gargling
Vibration through the throat activates vagal branches.

Gentle neck and upper-spine mobility
The vagus nerve travels through the neck. Reducing tension here matters.

Softening the jaw and face
Facial muscles communicate safety to the brain.

Orienting to your environment
Slowly looking around and naming what is safe reduces threat perception.

Warmth
Warm showers, warm drinks, and warm environments signal “I’m safe.”

Rhythmic movement
Walking, rocking, swaying, gentle repetitive motion calms the system.

Connection
Safe eye contact, calm conversation, and co-regulation are powerful vagal activators.

Carey Ann George,
Mind-Body Detox Specialist. Psychoneuroimmunology ND

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Woodbridge, VA
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Thursday 9am - 3pm

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